Arnold Raaff

Dynamic Production Coordinator with a proven track record at Dale Automation, excelling in workflow coordination and efficiency optimization. Skilled in materials management and critical thinking, I successfully enhanced production processes, leading to timely project completions and improved team performance. Committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.

Perceptive Production

Coordinator with 11 years of experience coordinating, preparing and scheduling production. Diligent in gathering necessary materials and requesting additional materials to prepare for projects. Driven to maintain production schedules and deliver quality products. Motivated to adhere to Dales protocols and standard safety procedures to prevent workplace injuries or accidents.

Production Co-ordinator - Dale Automation - Randburg, South Africa

(2019-10)

• Reviewing master production schedules, maintain personal productivity and quality standards that makes possible returns so that the company may continue to provide excellent services.
• Distribute work orders to various departments, denoting number, type and proposed completion date of units to be produced.
• Confers with departmental supervisors to determine the progress of work and to provide information of changes in processing materials
• Inventory maintenance
• Monitoring daily schedules
• Troubleshoot and problem solve when facing challenges during and after production, and effective communication that prohibit the completion of a project to top level management.
• Analyzing and investigating root causes of incidents within the production team.
• Attention to detail
• Co-Ordinate and facilitate and delegate work responsibilities for the production team and uphold the industry standards.
• Coordinated communication between departments, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Created and maintained detailed reports and schedules of all production tasks.

Mechanical Maintenance Foreman - PAN AFRICA SHOPFITTERS - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2015-03 - 2018-02)

• Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
• Reviewed in-house stock to determine materials availability for production jobs.
• Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure timely procurement of materials, leading to on-time project completions.
• Design and fabrication jogs and templates for workflow
• Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
• Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for management.
• Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements.
• Empowered 5 employees to become more self-sufficient by delegating tasks appropriately and providing ample opportunities for skill development.
• Contributed to project planning efforts, offering valuable insights into material selection, labor needs, and timeline development based on extensive experience in the field.
• Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.

GED - SA Institute of Welding (2006-03 - 2006-05)

GED - Silver Oaks Secondary (1992-01 - 1995-12)